> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://apecoindao.gitbook.io/apecoin-dao-governance-working-group/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://apecoindao.gitbook.io/apecoin-dao-governance-working-group/working-groups/governance.md).

# Governance

The Governance Working Group is the ApeCoin DAO’s first Working Group approved via [AIP-239](https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-239-working-group-guidelines-the-governance-working-group-charter/11462) in April 2023. The Governance Working Group’s mandate is to provide neutral and objective governance oversight and support for the operations of the ApeCoin DAO. It was designed specifically to reduce the scope of our DAO Administrators from facilitating the entirety of our governance process.

## **Stewards**

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**The Governance Working Group Stewards** are responsible for:

* Providing operational support and project management support for the Foundation
* Coordinating the team of moderators, administrators, and lead in Discourse
* Assisting with transitioning of Foundation service providers
* Creating and maintaining policies and procedures as they relate to governance
* Maintaining operations and supporting governance Initiatives like the Ape Assembly and the DAO Secretary
* Assisting with facilitating the Special Council Election Process as outlined in [AIP-137: The Special Council Nomination Process](https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-137-the-special-council-nomination-process/8849), and [AIP-138: The Special Council Election Process](https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-138-the-special-council-election-process/8850)